Hey @Tom…during backswing of irons and wedges, when do you encourage golfers to start folding trail elbow? I’ve been consciously trying to keep arms straighter longer during backswing and have found I hit ball more consistently (not sure why lol)
I just hope I’m not performing a bad habit!
@jon - I do not encourage any contrived manipulations with the hands and/or arms. I prefer that you simply allow them to react on autopilot to the combined elements of maintaining the proper connections, the tilting/turning/extending motions, and the weight of the club. Although this recent YT episode is more about wrist hinge, the folding of the trail arm is in the same category.
Keep up the GOOD habit!!!
Seems the common position where the trail arm is straight before folding is at backswing parallel. I don't think it's critical to hitting great shots, but it certainly does promote a wider arc, shoulder driven backswing. Plus, I bet the club head is in front of your chest on the backswing which is also a "must have" to keep the club on a good plane to start the downswing.